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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The BSc in Physics is a Major program in the Department of Physics and Astronomy requiring 51 to 66 units in physics courses. It combines a physics core with mathematics, computing and breadth options from outside Science, including at least 6 units from the Faculty of Arts.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Physics 211/221/227 and 229, Mathematics 211, 249/265/275 and 267/277, Computer Science 217 or Data Science 211, upper-level physics (Physics 341, 343, 355, 375, 381, 397, 443, 449, 455, 457, 497, 501 and 598/599), Mathematics 311, 367 and 375/376, 18 units of breadth options, and science and open options.

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Entry requirements

For Faculty of Science admission information see 3.2 Admission . Enrolment Limitations in Courses Refer to 3.3 Enrolment Limitations .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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